HLB REACHES TOP 10 GLOBAL RANKING IN ACCOUNTING NETWORKS

HLB Global Annual Review 2022

GLOBAL COMBINED REVENUE

0.44

US$BN

GROWTH FROM 2021

0%

PEOPLE

0,831

COUNTRIES

0

OFFICES

0,128

GLOBAL RANK

0

Marco Donzelli, HLB GLOBAL CEO

“I am thrilled that we are now a top 10 network in global ranking. I am proud of the resilience we have shown over what has been a very difficult time for the global economy. We maintained growth in our service lines and progressed on our CSR targets. Our growth is testament to our unyielding efforts in future-proofing the network and delivering our purpose to make a positive and sustainable impact.”

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Learning was at the heart of many HLB activities over 2022 for the betterment of our 40,831 people across 1,128 offices around the world.

We invested in the implementation of a global HLB Skills Hub, powered by Degreed, to support all HLB people with their upskilling and reskilling efforts. We also introduced a new executive learning programme in partnership with Cambridge University, called HLB Building the Future. Our aim is to continue to build a strong talent pipeline offering opportunities and development programmes for young and ambitious people.

“Establishing a culture of learning through a comprehensive set of training opportunities, supported by HR technological solutions, is imperative to future-proof an organisation and retain its talent. However, to embed this culture effectively, it must be carefully aligned with the business strategy and corporate values.”

Marina Kooijmans, HLB Chief People Officer

Helping our people to embed inclusive working environments has been a primary focus for us in 2022. Our HLB DEI Council has set clear and ambitious goals for gender diversity and the inclusion of underrepresented groups. We were pleased that over last year there has been an increase of 14% in staff from underrepresented groups and a 15% increase in people who took part in DEI training and activities.

“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can attest that I grew up playing a version of myself – one that sacrificed authenticity at the hands of ‘fear’ and rejection to minimise the prejudice and humiliation that followed. Fast-forward to today, 25 years later, I choose to show up, daily – authentically – and ‘unpack’ my backpack. Exhausting at times, I must unpack which parts of my identity are truly me and which parts I have created to protect the former me.”

Bill Bradshaw, HLB DEI Leader

The unprecedented challenges faced by business and society prompted us to assess our organisational purpose. In 2022, we undertook a comprehensive exercise to unearth what unites us at our core and we redefined our organisational purpose. As a result, we published our new purpose statement, and the values and behaviour that are true to our brand.

At HLB, it is our purpose to make a positive and sustainable impact on the future of our clients, our people and our communities, because we care about their well-being and success.

Our new purpose serves as a compass in our decision-making, plays an important role in determining strategic direction and elevates the HLB brand.

One way in which we deliver on our purpose is through our CSR initiatives. In 2022, we renewed our CSR strategy to focus on three strategic pillars: DEI, the environment, and communities. This allows us to have a more united approach to CSR across the network and enables us to continue to power an inclusive, sustainable future for all our people and ecosystem.

In June, we hosted our annual #HLBCommunities Day, a networkwide CSR initiative where we come together to support local communities. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the places in which we live and work. The day was a great success with 1,013 HLB volunteers dedicating 8,708 hours to 38 community projects worldwide.

HLB won Network of the Year 2022 at the International Accounting Bulletin Annual Awards. This award acknowledges organisations that are recognised as a reputable brand that consistently delivers high quality professional services.

“I am delighted that we received the Network of the Year award for 2022. We consistently use our innovative mindset to propel us forward and promote growth. We maintain high-quality standards across the network to promote trust and confidence among our clients worldwide, and we offer top-class audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. At HLB, we strive to create a better future for our people, clients and the communities we operate in.”

Marco Donzelli, HLB Global CEO

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